Dietary Manger - The Laurels of Milford

Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you interested in joining a team that recognizes leadership and excellence in food service and guest hospitality? Would you like to cultivate your passion for the culinary arts?

The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) at The The Laurels of Milford acts as the connecting agent between the clinical/dietetics team and the kitchen staff. The CDM is responsible for ensuring guests receive diet- and texture-appropriate meals that are appetizing and nutritious.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• 401K with matching funds
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Free CNA/STNA certification
• Zero cost uniforms

Responsibilities

• Complete diet history/food preference screening upon guest admission.
• Develop, maintain and implement menus specific to the guest population.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness compliant with State and Federal guidelines.
• Supervise purchasing in the dietary department specific to the facility budget.
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including procurement, sanitation, scheduling, training, talent development and QAPI.
• Cooperate with other departments to identify and accommodate guests’ choices, preferences and customary routines regarding eating.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation of dietary portion of guest care plans.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager Certification or current enrollment in a certification course approved by the Dietary Managers Association.
• ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer two-year supervised food service experience in an institutional setting focused on planning, preparing and servicing regular and therapeutic diets.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.